A National Guard member deployed to Washington, DC, is arrested on firearms charge

A National Guard member deployed to Washington, D.C., as part of a mission launched by President Donald Trump has been arrested for carrying an unauthorized firearm after a traffic stop by U.S. Park Police. Spec.

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National story. 6 articles from 6 sources. Updated Oct 3, 2026.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Oct 2, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

A National Guard member deployed to Washington, DC, is arrested on firearms charge

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Military.comCenter· Oct 3, 2026

A National Guard Member Deployed to Washington, DC, Is Arrested on Firearms Charge

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Oct 3, 2026

A National Guard member deployed to Washington, DC, is arrested on firearms charge

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Oct 2, 2026

A National Guard member deployed to Washington, DC, is arrested on firearms charge

FOX 5 DCCenter· Oct 3, 2026

National Guard member deployed in DC arrested on firearms charge

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MyNorthwestLean Right· Oct 2, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

A National Guard member deployed to Washington, DC, is arrested on firearms charge

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